China's Economic Slowdown Sparks Investor Concerns

Asian markets face challenges as global equity and bond prices slump, the dollar rises, and the yen weakens, prompting concerns of intervention from Japanese authorities. China's release of economic data, including first quarter GDP figures, is anticipated to show a slowdown in growth, potentially leading to increased pressure on policymakers to implement stimulus measures. The ongoing property crisis and recent economic data falling short of expectations add to the uncertain market sentiment. Additionally, discussions between U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese officials at the IMF and World Bank spring meetings are expected to focus on China's growth.